#  Getting Started 

 



A survey takes ideas, resources, planning, and knowledge. Theseresources are designed to help Harvard researchers find the tools theyneed to conduct surveys.

Be sure to see the [PSR Survey Toolbox](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/type_psr_resource/psr_survey_toolbox), which provides a set of guides to help you learn about specific parts of the survey research process. [The Worldwide Survey Resource Catalog](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/internet_resources) is a comprehensive set on links to external resources about survey research. The Program on Survey Research has tools available to help you conduct a survey; see [PSR Resources and Tips](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/psr_resources_tips).

### Training

Survey research requires special skills that are different from those used in other fields. There are many ways you can get this training. See [Training Resources](/training_resources "Training Resources") for more information.

### Further Advice

The PSR provides a wide range of advising services to Harvard affiliates to help with survey research. See [PSR Survey Advising](/psr_survey_advising "PSR Survey Advising").

The [PSR Reference Library](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/type_psr_resource/psr_reference_library) also contains many essential reference books to the survey process.

### Funding

There is funding available for you to conduct research at Harvard and elsewhere. See [Funding Information](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/type_resource/funding_information) for a for a list of places to look for funding.

Also see the [Opportunities](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/opportunities) menu for specific funding options.

### Human Subjects Reviews

Before conducting a survey at Harvard, you need to talk with the appropriate [Institutional Review Boards](http://iq.harvard.edu/psr/type_resource/institutional_review_boards) about your survey.